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OLUME 104 NUMBER 3 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1979 2 SECTIONS 26 PAGES 20* ighest Winnings Mark County Fair Gkferyl Thacker, 4618 W. Lakeshore drive, McHenry, driving the Camare with the front-end damage, was attempting to make a left torn onto Elm street from Crystal Lake road. Ms. Thacker told police she thought she had enough time, but "before she knew it the jnther car was in front of her." The other car, driven by Tina R. Licastro, 1603 North street, McHenry, also ended up on the light pole. Ms. Licastro said she swerved but could not avoid Ms. Thacker's car. Ms. Thacker was ticketed for failure to yield the right-of-way from a left turn. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLOBD Two Crashes For Hard Luck Driver Robert J. Hermes, Wonder Lake, was ticketed for disobeying a stop sign after a two-car collision at the in­ tersection of 'Route 31 and Harts road shortly after noon last Sunday. Hermes told Sheriff's police that the brakes failed when he tried to stop and was unable to steer for the guardrail. Hermes said he slid into the intersectioh where his car was hit by another. The driver oPthe other car, Leslie R. Jende, 4714 Lake Shore drive, McHenry, said she tried to stop when Hermes' car pulled in front of her but could not. p The day before, while on E. Donald M. Sonnemann, 818 N. - Wonder Lake road, Hermes, River road,: McHenry. - X After a whirl of Fiesta and County fair activities that left followers reeling in the af­ termath, it is good to simmer down and make our way through some of the minor matters that have crossed our mind -or our desk - in recent days. A letter arrived Friday promoting an art show somewhere in the area. The typewritten envelope gave us a new name, the Plaineater, which to our knowledge is something entirely new to newspapers. It isn't something any of us have probably given a great amount of thought, but the printed media usually bears a name that gives evidence of the type of business it is. The News, The Reporter, The Sentinel, The Gazette, The Daily News - all of them are good examples. The Tribune tells everyone at once by its title that it is the defender of the people. Our own name probably came from the world renouned Cleveland PlainDealer. Jay VanSlyke, who founded the McHenry newspaper 104 years ago, came to the Midwest from New York state. He was an astute gentleman who possibly felt even the name association with such a widely recognized : newspaper would have its ef­ fect locally. Directly under the Plaineater enveloDe .is an unpublished 7, Public Pulse Letter giving the message that "when kids * deserve love the least, they • need love the most". If anyone has given any thought to the subject, the lady : probably is making a good point. Unfortunately, she failed - to sign the letter with more than Mom, and consequently her thoughts will never reach our many readers. And we have a notation from }V an irritated driver who believes rules should be adhered to or H dropped. His complaint concerns the special signs that appear in our • local parking areas, bearmg the picture of- someone in a wheelchair. They indicate that : parking (always the parking I closest to stores) is reserved | for the handicapped, fi Most of us have observed the I reason for the caller's com­ plaint. Able bodied drivers pull up in front of this very con­ venient parking place and leave their cars. "I'm only going to be a minute ", or "There was another place if anyone han­ dicapped happened to drive (Continued on page 10) was involved in another ac­ cident. A member of the Wonder Lake Rescue squad, James J. Puhl, Sr., Wonder Lake, was enroute to a call with the dash­ board mounted blue light on, when his car collided )vith Hermes . Puhl said he saw Hermes' car stopped and thought it was yielding and attempted to pass when the car turned in front of him. Hermes told police that as he was turning left into 4405 E. Wonder Lake road, his car was hit by another. Both of the drivers involved in a collision on Route 120 Saturday night were ticketed after a car driven by Edward A. Gordon, Woodstock, ran into the back of a truck driven by Wins Talent Contest Sonnemann said that as he was turning into 1803 W. Route 120, his truck was hit ilk the rear. Gordon said the truck made the turn without signalling and that he tried to avoid the ac­ cident but could not. Gordon was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and Sonnemann for improper or no flag on a projecting load. Carol M. Johnson, 3709 High street, McHenry, was stopped at the intersection of Scott and Riverside drive when another car hit her while making a right turn. The car did not stop. Ms. Johnson was able to follow the car long enough to get the plate numbers and a description of the car and driver, according to the police report. No further information was available at the. time. James E. Robertson, 3718 W. Ellen, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to yield the right-of- way at an intersection following a two-car collision at Route 47 and Charles road. Robertson told police he was stopped on Charles road at the intersection waiting for a southbound car to pass and did not see a car driven by Harold Bottlemy, Hebron. Bottlemy said he tried to stop but skidded on the wet pavement. Russell Weyland, Griswold Lake, was ticketed for leaving the scene of an accident after his car hit two parked cars at 2511 Vaupell, McHenry. Weyland told police he saw the cars parked in the street. (Continued on page 10) With a 4-H queen, a top talent winner and other champions iving pride to the home c o m m u n i t y , « M c H e n r y residents counted the 1979 McHenry County fair among the most successful in memory. Although exact figures were not available Monday, McHenry County fair officials said the crowd at this year's five-day summer event last weekend would fall short of the 100,000 anticipated. Rain was blamed -for trimming the Sunday crowd, and uncertain weather conditions Saturday may have been responsible for 4.k>wer attendance. Exhibitors were enthusiastic itfproclaiming it "a good fair", andthose who viewed the many exhibits were reported to be attentive and interested. Many McHenry area con­ tributors came home with top ratings. Among them was Karen Kantlehner of Spring Grove, a member of the Busy Three 4-H club, who displayed the grand champion buck in the 4-H rabbit category. Matt Mroz of Wonder Lake had the champion Polish or Dutch buck and Miss Kan­ tlehner showed the champion California or Champagne buck. Other winners in this class included Bob Fisher, Wonder Lake, Champion Checker or Flemish giant buck and champion Rex or Satin doe; Karen Kantlehner, champion small breed buck; and Billy Miller, McHenry, champion of other large breed doe. In the junior class rabbit competition, Karen showed the best opposite of Best of Show and also had the best meat pen. Her Champagne was judged best and she also displayed the best opposite Champagne? Her Silver Dwarf was rated "best". The best "opposite all other small breeds" designation went to the entry of Robin Jensen, McHenry. In open class colored breed dairy judging, it was Karen Spitzer of Ringfcood who had the reserve grand champion jersey and the junior champion jersey. Reserve grand champion steer honors went to Lori Jacobs of the McLake Wood club among 4-H beef winners. Brian Wright of McLake Wood Head Start Prepares For September Opening Jill Sehaefer, McHenry, accepts first place award in the Senior division of the McHenry County Fair Talent contest from Kenneth Kunier, also of McHenry, member of the committee. Jill performed a ballet to "The Spanish Waltz." (Don Peasley Photography) Three diverse acts captured the top prizes in the senior division of the Talent contest at the McHenry County fair last week. Jill Sehaefer, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sehaefer, McHenry, captured first place and the $100 top prize for her skillful execution of a ballet as "The Spanish Waltz" played. Jill, Marian Central graduate in June, plans to audition in hopes of finding a professional position with a ballet company. She has received lessons for 13 years. A lively, smooth eight-piece band with people from three communities captvjjed the $75 second prize while an original and well-choreographed act by eight Marian Centralpresent or former students performed two numbers from "Annie" as the Orphans to capture third and $50. The five other entrants each received $20. Similar prize money was (Continued on page 10) Registration dates for Head Start, a pre-school for 3 to 5- year-old children of low income families, were announced this week. The McHenry Head Start center, located in the First United Methodist church at 3717 W. Main street, will be open for enrollment Augv 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Parents who wish to enroll a child or find out if they are eligible may visit or call at that time. Appointments will be made for those who are unable to attend registration as scheduled. The telephone number is 385-3243. Ask for JoAitn Koth, social worker, or Lyle Johnson, director^ According to Lyle Johnson, executive director of the Community Action Agency for McHenry County, which ad­ ministers the federally funded : i • ' V ' ; , ' * ' V > v . V v '-VV -"•••» club showed the best rate-of- gain Hereford. In open and junior class beef judging, Lori Jacobs of Wonder Lake was judged to have best showmanship in the age class 15-19. Entered in the 4-H dairy colored breeds, Karen Spitzer had the reserve grand cham­ pion Jersey and also the junior reserve champion Jersey. Carol Kantlehner showed the reserve grand champion male in open class poultry. A new name among winners was Dale Hazelwood of McHenry, a member of the Cloyerleaf Boosters, who had champion pen of geese in 4-H poirn^y judging. Dale also showed the reserve grand champion waterfowl and Karen Kantlehner displayed the champion Bantam feathered legged. Open class sheep winners were Tim Watkins, champion Corridale ram and ewe, and also reserve champion Corridale ewe, as well as the reserve grand champion ewe. Lee Tomlinson, a member of the Busy Three club, showed the reserve champion Hampshire ewe, and Karen Kantlehner h the reserve champion Suffoi ram. Horse show winners in 4-H were Jeannine Peterson of the Saddle Blazer, McHenry, pony barrel race competitiop for 8- 13-year-olds and al£o for pony speed and action ao^d for pony pole bending. The 4-H dog show that will send winners to the State fair found . Lauri^ Nank of the Lincoln CUtferleaves among the winners in the sub-novice A class. Marge Gieselman of the Cherry Valley club was a winner in the novice class. Home Economics also at­ tracted a number of entries from this area. Shelly Von- Bruenchenhein of the Lincoln Cloverleaves, who also was named 4-H queen, had the best of show entry in flower arranging. In the open class flower judging, Marie DeGrief of Wonder Lake had both best of show entry and accumulated e most blue ribbons. "Dale Hazelwood was a winner in the junior and open junior photography class and Rob Bergfors of McHenry displayed the best junior handicraft. Best of Class winners in 4-H home economics were as follows: Lauri Mroz of McLake Wood, candy making; Lori Sch- webke, Lincoln Cloverleaves, You-Learn-To-Bake; Jennifer B&ttgert, Junior Wonder Maids, Teens Entertain; Diane Heinrich, Junior Wonder Maids, milk and eggs; Judy Vyduna, Lincoln Cloverleaves, yeast and breads, and also meat; Diane Heinrich, can­ ning, freezing and jams, jellies and preserves categories; Tina Ward, Junior Wonder Maids, child care. program, children in Head Start will be offered group activities as well as in­ d i v i d u a l i z e d p r o g r a m s . Through the year there is an \emphasis on language development, concept for­ mation and socialization. The goal of Head Start is to prepare the children for school experiences. Head Start serves a morning snack and a hot lunch daily. Medical and dental exams and follow-up are provided as needed. Special services are offered for handicapped children when necessary. Classes will begin Sept. 4 and will be held Monday through Thursday from 9 to 2. Head Start is open to all eligible children in McHenry county, and bus transportation is available in most locations. ( 4-tl Royalty The new 4-H king and queen were crowned to climax 4-H night at the 197* McHenry County fair. AeDjf VonBruenchenhein, McHenry, is the queen and Steve Thompson, Greenwood*ls king. (Don Peasley Photography i Two 4-H members with ex­ tensive records of achievement in project and leadership today reign as the 1979 4-H king and queen. Both have close ties in the community. Shelly VonBruenchenhein, 17, McHenry, is the new 4-H queen, succeeding Dawn Vogts. Steve Thompson, 17, Green­ wood, is the new 4-H king, succeeding his brother, Robert- The announcement of the|979 royalty climaxed 4-H night at the McHenry County fair, where outstanding 4-H boys and girls among the county's 1,100 members were recognized 1m before the grandstand audience. The 4-H king and queen were chosen by a vote of the mem­ bers following the selection of the most outstanding members by the Extension council. Karen Kuhlman, 16, Hebron, was chosen first alternate queen. Jeff Riley, 18, Harvard, was chosen first rqrfnerup King. Shelly is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.G. Von Bruen- chenhein and is a six-year member of the Lincoln Cloverleaves 4-H club. Her project experience is extensive but perhaps her most out­ standing success has been iAr projects associated wit| flowers, for last year she was chosen to compete in th# National Junior Horticul association flower arc program. She has project experience well as success in such areas foods, clothing, photography. She s development of leadersl qbnitfca onri establishing confidence have boen attributes of 4-H work (Continuad on page 10) . .*• i T " « at * Storms Cause Damage Helen M. uoydston, 1815 Lake wood avenue. McHenry, driving the Lincoln on the left, said she did not see the cross traffic. Robert Wade, 4313 Dennis boulevard, McHenry, driving the Bulck in front of the McHenry Rescue truck, told police he was eastboanden Elm approaching Third street when a car polled in front of him. was taken to McHenry hospital by was not admitted. She was ticketed for "v« intersections." s McHenry Rescue squad but eies entering stop or yield PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Two or three times the storm came and went and two or three times throughout the course of last Sunday, some damage was done. A 55 foot tree at the James W. Jansen residence, 2109 Woodlawn Park avenue. McHenry, was levelled by the wind Sunday morning. Later that afternoon, lightning struck a tree and a transformer and temporarily knocked out electricity to some houses for six hours. C o m m o n w e a l t h E d i s o n spokesman Jim Jones said that throughout the storms Sunday, perhaps 400 to 500 people at any one time were temporarily out of electricity. At the home of Richard A. Hupe, 501 S. Emerald drive, McHenry, a screen house was blown up on the side of the carport, but two tables and chairs and a glider were un­ touched by the wind. S.F. Jozwiak, a spokesman for 111. Bell, reported no problems or outages in telephone service. Jozwiak said this was because most of the telephone cables in McHenry are underground. Bryan O'Neill Wins National ROTC Award Bryan O'Neill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. O'Neill of 1501 Morgan trail, McHenry, is one of only 20 young men in the United States to receive the Society of American Military Engineers ROTC award. The award recognizes 20 outstanding AFROTC cadets in both the junior and senior year of an electrical engineering course. Bryan will be a senior next Fall at the University of Notre Dame, where he is on the Dean's Honor list, college of Electrical Engineering. HE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875 . . . x f